Incredible Musicianship

Ancient ScottishHighland music -
recommended byGERALD FENECH

'Although not for the faint hearted, the rewards are great ...'

This is a fascinating disc in every respect. Part of an ongoing musical project sponsored by the European Union, it is based on Colin Campbell's Instrumental Book 1797 which contains twenty-five hours of music and which is a rich treasure trove of cultural information. Barnaby Brown's fascinating notes delve deep into the question of Scottish heritage, and he also quotes some of the pieces recorded here in full score...